Online obituary index for the Town Talk, Alexandria, LA reflects Edith Pugh Dowden died in April 2008.  Obituary published on 28 April 2008 and 30 April 2008.

Town Talk, Monday, 28 April 2008, page C2

Edith Pugh Dowden

Edith Pugh Dowden, age 89, of Natchitoches died Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Many.

Arrangements under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.

(Note: there was no full obituary in the Town Talk.  The 30 April 2008 issue did indicate burial was at Beulah Baptist Church, Many, LA)